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Hue It Forward, a subclub at Naperville Central, painted a new mural to honor the United States' history and promote community involvement.
Hue It Forward gives life to a new freedom shrine
Emma Coneys, Editor-in-chief • October 16, 2025
Meghan Plackett
New Staff Profile: Megan Plackett
Tianyao He, Correspondent • October 16, 2025
Jake Wagner
New Staff Profile: Jake Wagner
Sanjin Nambiar, Correspondent • October 2, 2025
"The Life of a Showgirl" was released on Oct. 3 and produced by Max Martin, Shellback and Taylor Swift. This album is Taylor Swift's twelfth studio album. (Photo Credit: Republic Records)
Review: ‘The Life of a Showgirl’: A Track by Track Review of Taylor Swift’s New Album
Emma Lauzen, Arts & Entertainment Editor • October 14, 2025
Sophomore Lacie Williams twists past two defenders during a game against Rosary on Aug. 28. Central won 19-6 in their first-ever game, marking a strong start to the program.
Naperville Central Girls Flag Football opens historic season with 19-6 win over Rosary
Lola Schwerha, Content Managing Editor • September 22, 2025
Senior Aiden Clark runs the ball downfield in an IHSA State Series Semifinal game against York on Nov. 23, 2024. Clark was named Central Times’ 2025 Male Athlete of the Year.
2025 Male Athlete of the Year: Aiden Clark
Jay Deegan, Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2025
Sept. 15 marked a new update launched by Spotify that upgraded the listening experience of Free Spotify. Free Spotify listeners are now able to individually select and play songs from any playlist or album, moving away from the shuffle-only restriction. (Photo credit: Spotify Newsroom)
Opinion: Is Spotify Premium worth the money anymore?
Noah Garras, Correspondent • October 6, 2025
Advisory is an new addition for the 2025-26 school year. This program was previously known as Homeroom.
Opinion: Advisory is so middle school
Sanjin Nambiar, Correspondent • September 25, 2025
Pumping his fist in the air, Carl Sissac, a paraprofessional at Washington Junior High School, rallies in support of NESPA on Nov. 18 in front of District 203's Public School Administration Center. "I came here to let these guys, these suits, know that they have serious people here that are willing to bend over backwards and they should be compensated for it," Sissac said. More than 100 supporters of NESPA Attended the rally.
‘We’re not invisible’: NESPA supporters rally for increased wages
Jay Deegan and Sarah Segvich November 19, 2024
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